Living in Clark County, Nevada

Clark County is a county in Nevada with a population of around 2,265,461, part of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA metro area. The main communities are Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,817/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $405K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.2%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 55°F) and very hot summers (highs around 95°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Clark County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a predominantly working-class population (24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.